CarbonChain
YC S20London, GB · Founded 2020 · 16 employees · Hiring · 8 known investors
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CarbonChain provides software for companies and financial institutions to measure and account for greenhouse gas emissions across supply chains, from production to shipping to use of commodities and products.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSClimateUnited KingdomEuropePartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)
CarbonChain was founded in 2020 by Adam Hearne, ROHEET SHAH, and Roheet Shah.
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Adam HearneinCEO and Co-founderAdam Hearne spent 12 years working in mining before joining Amazon, where he spent 3 years managing supply chain operations. He founded CarbonChain to provide carbon transparency across global supply chains.
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ROHEET SHAHinCo-Founder & COORoheet Shah previously worked as a consultant on oil and gas projects at Boston Consulting Group and led smart home operations at Amazon UK, before founding CarbonChain to address climate change.
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Roheet ShahinCo-Founder & COOHe previously led Amazon UK's smart home business and worked as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group advising on growth and go-to-market strategy, with over 15 years of experience in commercial and strategic roles across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. He holds an MBA in Strategy from London Business School.
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Investors · 8
Aera VCSingapore · $25K – $5M
Blackbird VenturesSydney · $149K – $60M
MAVA VenturesNew Yorkvia David Mortamais · inferred
Union Square Ventures (USV)New York City · $1M – $8M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Starlight VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $3M
Voyager PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
Also in the syndicate · 1
Voyager Ventureslead
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$12M disclosed across 1 round · 2022
▶$12MraisedJul 2023 · 31 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$12MraisedJul 2023 · 31 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Adam HearneExecutive Officer, Director
- Roheet ShahExecutive Officer, Director
- Sierra PetersonDirector
- Offering amount
- $12M
- Amount sold
- $12M
- First sale
- Dec 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through CarbonChain went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 6
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CarbonChain do?
- CarbonChain provides software for companies and financial institutions to measure and account for greenhouse gas emissions across supply chains, from production to shipping to use of commodities and products.
- Who founded CarbonChain?
- CarbonChain was founded by Adam Hearne, ROHEET SHAH, Roheet Shah in 2020.
- Who are CarbonChain's investors?
- CarbonChain's investors include Aera VC, Blackbird Ventures, MAVA Ventures, Union Square Ventures (USV), Y Combinator, Starlight Ventures, Voyager Partners.
- How much funding has CarbonChain raised?
- CarbonChain has disclosed $12M raised across 1 round.
- Where is CarbonChain headquartered?
- CarbonChain is headquartered in London, GB.